Maternal 3 Flashcards
it is characterized by regular uterine contraction.
Preterm labor
This drug requires 24hre to take effect and is use to stimulate fetal lung maturity.
Celestone
A therapy that helps to stop uterine contractions and pre», de more time for fetal lungs.
Tocolytic therapy
It is an incompatibility between mother and fetus occur when maternal blood type is O and
fetus is type A, B, or AB.
Abo incompatibility
A fetal hemolytic disorder that occurs when maternal Rh factor is negative and fetal Rh factor is
positive.
Rh incompatibility
It is an excessive amniotic fluid, more than 2000ml.
Hydramnios
It is used to prevent premature labor and relieve discomfort.
Bed rest
Deficient amniotic fluid, less than 300ml.
Oligohydramnios
Excessive nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
It is an excessive production of thyroxine hormone resulting inrapid metabolism.
Hyperthyroidism